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PN05 TEV

2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Blue Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,883 mi
Last recorded36,883 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R120021,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 TEV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 36,883 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 35,380 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 35,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 33,527 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 29,876 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 29,876 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 28,621 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 28,504 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 27,026 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 24,403 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 22,114 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 22,114 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 19,424 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 18,521 miles

number plate illumination light not working.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 18,138 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 15,949 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 15,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 14,518 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZ-R1200?

Based on 4,542 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
1,169
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
wheel bearings have excessive free play 23
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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PN05 TEV is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Blue with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 21,782 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN05 TEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PN05 TEV is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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